drifted
Example Sentences
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Fricker was raised Catholic and attended Catholic school but drifted away from religion in her late teens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Overall, Islamabad's ties with Washington have drifted since the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan in 2021 ended a 20-year war that defined much of the relationship.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
People drifted between tables with their hot drinks and plates of food.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
In late February, driven by Fed rate cuts in prior months, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate drifted below 6% for the first time since 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
He drifted off when the teacher talked at any length.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
